Fostering Global Collaboration: CMU Engineering Explores Opportunities with Macquarie University, Australia
Sydney, Australia – February 11, 2025 – A distinguished delegation from the Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University (CMU) conducted strategic discussions at Macquarie University (MQ) to explore prospective academic and research collaborations. The visiting delegation comprised the following esteemed faculty members:
- Associate Professor Dr. Thongchai Fongsamootr, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
- Assistant Professor Dr. Korrakot Yaibuathet Tippayawong, Deputy Dean and Director of Chiang Mai International Engineering School (CM-IES)
- Professor Dr. Nakorn Tippayawong, Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Assistant Professor Dr. Pana Suttakul, Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering
A/Prof. Nazmul Huda, Associate Dean in Teaching and Learning and Director of the Master's Program at Macquarie University's School of Engineering extended a cordial welcome to the delegation. The comprehensive discussions encompassed various potential areas of collaboration, including joint research initiatives, student exchange programs, summer camps, a double doctoral degree program, and professional engineering opportunities, with particular emphasis on civil engineering.
During their visit, the delegation participated in an informative campus tour guided by CMU alumni and a Thai professor from Macquarie University. The delegates expressed their appreciation for the university's hospitality and noted the impressive modern infrastructure set within a tranquil environment.
This engagement signifies an important step towards establishing lasting academic and research connections between the Faculty of Engineering, CMU and Macquarie University (MQ), creating a solid base for future collaborative projects and academic achievements.
